Lets Talk Cords

bassman_bob · Post by **bassman_bob** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 3:03 am

What brand of bass cord has given you the best sound, is low noise and holds up under weekend type usage ?

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 3:36 am

I've been using Rodam high quality cords for quite a few years. They're extremely well made and virtually noiseless.
Rodam will make custom length cords as well to any length. I needed a extra long cord for a special gig so I had them make me up a 35 footer a couple of years back. Again it's noiseless, just incredibly long.
Rodam Manufacturing Ltd are located in Toronto.

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 3:57 am

John: Wow! Did you use that 35 footer when you were with Milli Vanilli?

ricnvolved · Post by **ricnvolved** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 9:55 am

Robert-- This subject was discussed recently in a thread in the "Talk to the Toneman" area. One brand you are strongly urged to investigate is Evidence Audio. Don Butler is a hardcore advocate, and so am I.

banta · Post by **banta** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 10:28 am

Quantum oxygen-free cables here.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 10:48 am

Why Evidence Audio? And John did you really play with Milli Vanilli?

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 11:27 am

I played on every song they recorded their amazing vocals to. I told you guys, it was a special gig!

dano · Post by **dano** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 11:35 am

Quantum oxygen-free cables. I also use the extra cable that comes with the ric-o-sound box. I believe it's a Neglex.

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 12:32 pm

Whatever happened to the old telephone cord types you used to see in the late '60s - '70s? You just can't find those anywhere these days!

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 1:26 pm

They still sell the telephone cord types at radio shack, for those oldies bands seeking authenticity!

gstuadams · Post by **gstuadams** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 1:57 pm

Gene, you might be satisfied with the Fender "Tweed" series for that old fashioned look.

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 4:33 pm

I'm satisfied with the Fender Vintage Voltage "tweed" cords.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 5:13 pm

I use Planet Waves cables from D'Addario.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 7:04 pm

We used to call those telephone cords Curly Q cords, they never lasted long, no actually I had one that lasted for a year and a half of constant gigging, 4-6 gigs per week, but I can't remember the name. This was about twenty years ago, I used to like them because they were usually hanging in the air not under your feet.

eatswodo · Post by **eatswodo** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 3:55 am

I've been using the Fender Vintage Voltage cables for a couple of years - quite satisfactory. When/if they die, I'm going to try Planet Waves or George L's.